Monthly Archives: November 2014

During the Representative Sales Meeting at the October International Furniture Market in High Point several England Furniture representatives were recognized for their performance in Fiscal 2014, ending April 30th. Factors contributing to receiving the awards include measurable criteria such as sales volume, change from the previous reporting period and territory GP. Somewhat influential are things like positive work ethic, ability to resolve dealer issues, and other less-definable gauges. England Furniture is fortunate to have an outstanding group of men and women dedicated to being the professional connection between the factory and the retail outlet.

In addition to the sales awards, England Furniture annually identifies the person in their sales force who most exemplifies the values held by its founder, Arnold Dwight England. Called the “Mr. D Award”, it is, arguably, the most coveted of the plaques presented each October.

Periodically, a Trailblazer Award is given to acknowledge efforts by a sales representative to grow a territory in spite of challenging conditions. This year, our Northern California representative was singled out for her determination in increasing the California market.

“All our reps deserve some level of recognition,” said Otis Sawyer, President of England Furniture, “but, when benchmarks are applied, understandably, the ones with the most impressive stats gravitate to the top.”

If you want to get a behind-the-scenes look of England Furniture, check out the Factory Tour here. Hopefully these resources will help you get a better understanding of what makes up England Furniture. To learn more about England Furniture, visit our Wikipedia page.

A Brief History of England Furniture

England Furniture has been making upholstered furnishings for the home or office since 1964. It was initially a company that wanted to make quality furnishings while employing the Appalachian population. They try to keep to their roots by improving on the various styles of furnishings they manufacture. They also concentrate on ensuring that they deliver their orders in an expeditious manner.

In 1995, England Furniture was acquired by La-Z-Boy (based out of Monroe, Michigan), but is still operating from Tennessee. The furnishings they craft come with over 500 types of fabrics and leathers to choose from, England Furniture is committed to receiving your order and completing it as quickly as 21 days. This would ensure that you start enjoying your chosen furnishings without waiting too long.